Privacy Policy
This page explains how this website may collect and use information from visitors, especially newsletter subscribers.
Last updated: July 26, 2026
Information We Collect
We may collect the email address you provide when you sign up for updates.
If you submit the contact form, we collect the name, email address, inquiry type, and message details you choose to provide.
The site may also collect basic website analytics, such as page views, device/browser information, referring pages, and general traffic patterns.
How We Use Information
We use newsletter information to send event updates, book and tour updates, restaurant news, collaboration announcements, and occasional stories from Nelson German's work.
We use contact form information to route and respond to media, collaboration, event, and general inquiries.
We use basic analytics to understand site performance and improve the website experience.
Email Newsletter
Newsletter emails may be managed through Mailchimp or another email service provider.
Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in newsletter emails.
Contact Forms
Contact form submissions may be sent through an email delivery provider such as Resend and routed to Nelson German's team based on the inquiry type.
This website code does not store contact form submissions in a database.
Sharing Information
We do not sell email addresses or newsletter subscriber information.
Information may be shared only with service providers needed to operate the website or newsletter, such as an email service provider, analytics tool, hosting provider, or similar service.
Cookies and Analytics
Essential local storage may be used for site functionality and to remember your consent choices. Optional analytics remain disabled unless you choose to allow them.
You may reject analytics without losing access to core site functionality. You can change your choice at any time through the Cookie Preferences control in the footer.
Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity may be used once configured, but they must run only after you allow analytics.
Data Requests
You can contact the site to request access, correction, or deletion of newsletter information associated with your email address.
Contact
For privacy questions or data requests, contact hello@chefnelsongerman.com.
Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated date above.